ISO/CD 6253

Requirements and recommendations for training programmes in community interpreting

General information

30.20   CD study/ballot initiated   Aug 17, 2026

ISO

ISO/TC 37/SC 5 Translation, interpreting and related technology

International Standard

Scope

This document specifies requirements and recommendations for the core competences taught in training programmes in community interpreting.
This document also identifies the core competences of educators who deliver training programmes in community interpreting.
This document is applicable to signed languages and spoken languages, and addresses consecutive interpreting and simultaneous interpreting, including whispered interpreting, as well as sight translation.

Life cycle

PREVIOUSLY

PUBLISHED
ISO/TS 6253:2024

NOW

IN_DEVELOPMENT
ISO/CD 6253
30.20 CD study/ballot initiated
Aug 17, 2026